Colossians 3:21 ” Fathers, do not embitter your children, or they will become discouraged.”

We all want the very best for our children.  We also may want them to succeed in areas where we  didn’t…like Sports.  But just because that “mini-me” looks like you,  doesn’t mean he has any desire to be the football , basketball, or baseball star you weren’t back in the day.   Pushing kids into activities they aren’t excited about will only exasperate and infuriate everyone.  Each one of our children are unique  individuals,  with God- designed gifts, talents, and passions.  By building on their strengths, we can foster what the Lord wants for them, rather than what we’d like to live vicariously through them.

Matthew 6:9 ” Our Father who art in Heaven, hallowed be your name.”

On this Father’s Day I wish all Dads a blessed day. And for those of you who might not have had the best Dad while growing up, or didn’t have a Father figure in your life at all…look towards you Heavenly Father for inspiration, love and compassion. When kids come from broken homes, many times they are hesitant about becoming parents, not wanting to make the same mistakes that their Mom and Dad did. Again, by looking to our Heavenly Father they can see the perfect example to emulate in their lives as parents.